Future of the Clippers Franchise; NBA to Make Sterling Sell?

Its a very real possibility that doc will leave this summer and our top players will leave as soon as they get the chance. Free agents will not want to come here and even if we draft great players they will leave as well. The only way to prevent this is to get rid of Donald. If he still is the owner, I can not support this team and a lot of people will not as well...

Bingo3

04/27/2014 - 10:17 PM PST

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Someone posted a tweet on Clipsnation saying that Doc and players are wanting out of their contracts. If it's true, then our post season is probably over. Just truly dis-heartening if this is the end of probably the best Clippers team we've seen. I guess I would go wherever CP goes and check on DJ and BG too.

JQuick32

04/27/2014 - 10:19 PM PST

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I'm done if Sterling's still the owner and will be finding a new team to root for. Rooting for this franchise is officially a waste of time, you can't even enjoy winning without DTS ruining it all.

worm

04/27/2014 - 10:22 PM PST

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Its very hard to think about what will happen but I will stay and root for the Clips.

tense2

04/27/2014 - 10:25 PM PST

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Unless there's a link from a respectable source, don't believe those tweets. Just more internet BS.

mcganz121

04/27/2014 - 10:25 PM PST

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I'm done with the nba if the clips players opt out of their contract. Pretty soft. I believe most of this is media bull s***.

renshaibob

04/27/2014 - 10:26 PM PST

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This is a big mess, so it would be in the best interest of other owners to keep Donald in the league because they know our players will be pressured into asking to get out of contracts or requesting trades. If i am another owner i would already be planning and sending whispers of who i want.

cleepers

04/27/2014 - 10:26 PM PST

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I've spent 10 years as a Clips fan, hoping against all odds. I can hope for the best for a little while longer.

JQuick32

04/27/2014 - 10:27 PM PST

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Any small roster gain is outweighed by the massive amount of damage Sterling continues to do to the league and its owners for as long as he owns a team, so no, it's not in their best interest.

comeONcraig

04/27/2014 - 10:33 PM PST

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i'm just hoping to see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.

LuckTheFakers

04/27/2014 - 10:33 PM PST

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Seems like kind of a premature thread. Can't we at least wait until we're eliminated?

renshaibob

04/27/2014 - 10:34 PM PST

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Donald has to go and quickly, Sorry for the man it is his team and it may not be fair to him but how can you fault players for trying to get out of here and not be associated with all this drama. All the strides we took in the correct directions and i truly thought we had a shot at getting Melo but i think that is gown now. players will still come here money talks loud but not the players we really want.

Clipperfn4lf

04/27/2014 - 10:34 PM PST

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Still kinda in shock that this whole thing happened. It's just depressing.

ClippersDA

04/27/2014 - 10:38 PM PST

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Yep pretty much

renshaibob

04/27/2014 - 10:39 PM PST

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I think he really cares about the Clippers and he will do the right thing, The Owners and the Players has to suck it up and give him a honorable way out to help though.

I can't even watch the other playoff games anymore because I'm too jealous of all the other teams with stable ownership and no drama. Meanwhile, our douchebag owner went off the rails again and we already know the team's getting blown up after a first-round exit.

comeONcraig

04/27/2014 - 11:08 PM PST

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i was just about to post the exact same thing. this situation is such a heavy burden on us fans and players. The sight of other teams putting in their all without emotional struggles is hard to watch.

LuckTheFakers

04/27/2014 - 11:08 PM PST

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Hey JQuick32, why don't you find another team to root for right now so you can save some trouble and salvage these playoffs? Blazers are a good, fun choice. Or you can go with the Heat if you want a good shot at a title!

WinningBasket

04/27/2014 - 11:09 PM PST

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This thread is depressing. I get that we are all affected by this and are questioning the future of this franchise, the future of our current players and coaches, but this just adds to all the drama and it's a bit premature. We've got to pull together collectively to help our team get themselves focused and make them realize that they have fans who support them.

ClippersDA

04/27/2014 - 11:10 PM PST

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I said that earlier on my Facebook.

LuckTheFakers

04/27/2014 - 11:14 PM PST

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I'm beginning to think none of you have any real life problems. Are you all teenagers? Sports is entertainment. If this is really making so many of you depressed, just turn off the tv and forget about it and find something else or another team or something. It's really not that bad. We're still going to win this series and hopefully by the 2nd round there will be some resolution here. If not, well, life goes on.

JQuick32

04/27/2014 - 11:14 PM PST

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Obsessed much?

LuckTheFakers

04/27/2014 - 11:16 PM PST

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I'm just concerned about your well-being, BlueJays. Seems like the Clippers only bring you misery, so why don't you root for the Heat or another no-stress team (Spurs is a good choice usually but wait until they get HCA back at least).

JQuick32

04/27/2014 - 11:17 PM PST

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Last I checked, you were calling anyone who pointed out the obvious distraction and damage to the franchise here a "soap opera drama queen," so your opinion on this is worth absolutely nothing.

LuckTheFakers

04/27/2014 - 11:19 PM PST

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I will grant you that, for once, your crying may have been justified as this has become a legitimate distraction. It's like the boy who cried wolf though.. you do it enough, you just have to assume the panic isn't justified. So kudos to you for getting one right. Still, the point stands: so much misery, why not find something else to do?

comeONcraig

04/27/2014 - 11:22 PM PST

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i'll be completely honest, for the past 6 years as Clips fan i've grown emotionally invested in this team. sucks, i know, haha. i guess i enjoy the game way too much, that's all. Also, to see this franchise build something from scrap heap to contenders just has been some thing extraordinary.

ClipTakeover

04/27/2014 - 11:22 PM PST

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Can anyone tell me legit what can the league do at most to DTS? I really hope they can force him out of there.

LuckTheFakers

04/27/2014 - 11:23 PM PST

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I agree with you totally, comeONcraig, but you have to stick with the team when times are tough. I'd think as Clipper fans we'd understand that. Don't be like BlueJays here and throw around your loyalty from game to game. Be a real fan!

cleepers

04/27/2014 - 11:23 PM PST

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source?

LuckTheFakers

04/27/2014 - 11:24 PM PST

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They can probably put enough pressure on DTS to "gracefully resign".

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04/27/2014 - 11:24 PM PST

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Hey Jquick32 & LucktheFakers- you two keep up the bickering, I would be forced to ban both your accounts. You want to talk about "The Future of the Franchise", go ahead, otherwise, PM each other, get each others' email address or something and have a blast.

comeONcraig

04/27/2014 - 11:31 PM PST

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definitely, i absolutely agree, i'm standing strong and hoping to see that light at the end of the tunnel. i haven't seen the Dark Ages of this franchise as many have, and i commend those who've rode it out until today.

pageC4

04/27/2014 - 11:43 PM PST

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I have been a fan since 2001, and this is something entirely different. In the past the on court production matched the dysfunction that was going on behind the scenes. After a few years it almost seemed as if things had changed. For this to happen when the culture changed and we have a top coach plus players is completely different. In sum, this time we have something to lose. We are falling from grace so to speak

ClipsGForce

04/27/2014 - 11:46 PM PST

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These past two days have been the most depressing time as a Clippers fan. Even worse than the worst of losing seasons, even worse than Elton Brand bolting us out, and even worst that Ralph may or may not see a ring after his hall-of-fame career.

However, I do not want to see this playoff end. Because this is the only shot us Clippers fans can only enjoy. If they want to make a bigger statement, win the championship with heart and soul. When they get that trophy, make a statement by refusing to pass the Larry O'Brien to Donald Sterling.

This is how I would make a bigger imprint in this league.

ClippersDA

04/27/2014 - 11:52 PM PST

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I'm on a business trip and would love to go on Tuesday and do my part. Powerlessness just sucks right?

Clipswhit

04/27/2014 - 11:56 PM PST

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If the Clippers team blows up over this, I think I'm done with the NBA. I've been through too much as a Clippers fan to watch our rise cut short after 2 years...

kjavis

04/27/2014 - 11:58 PM PST

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move the franchise to seattle and start afresh under a new owner, no more sharing stadium/town with flakers, no more donald

cleepers

04/28/2014 - 12:00 AM PST

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Obviously, you either don't attend games in person or you own a Lear jet.

I don't have my own jet, but I do enjoy watching my team in person... so no, bad idea.

clipfan63

04/28/2014 - 12:05 AM PST

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Well Donald the toad strikes again,wish that old buzzard would hurry up and kick off already!

JQuick32

04/28/2014 - 12:06 AM PST

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What would punishing the fans in LA solve?

ClipTakeover

04/28/2014 - 12:11 AM PST

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I honestly have no clue what I will do with my basketball entertainment if this franchise blows up. I'm just so devastated from a bondage to the team standpoint.

kjavis

04/28/2014 - 12:40 AM PST

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your right, I'm in australia, affects me little where the team is actually based, just an idea, we'll see

JQuick32

04/28/2014 - 12:49 AM PST

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Good news, I guess?

06clippersfan

04/28/2014 - 12:56 AM PST

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The league can suspend him indefinitely and take over day to day operations kind of like the MLB did within the dodgers. They say it's so hard to make him sell the team BC he can then sue the league and DTS is a lawyer so he knows his stuff

lobcityhawaii

04/28/2014 - 01:21 AM PST

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JQuick32 wrote:

Good news, I guess?

I hope it comes true!

wessleejr

04/28/2014 - 01:29 AM PST

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JQuick32 wrote:

Good news, I guess?

Make it happen, I did not feel sad of our lose today in Warrior's what makes me sad is losing the Clippers from LA. Hard to see Blake wearing Seattle Clippers or whatever they will call it.